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RE03 WLL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 WLL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 132,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 128,574 miles

both headlight lenses poor condition

brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2018 12,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lenses poor condition

brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,759 miles

both rear tyres have stone damage in tread

cat flange very rusty

front exhaust flange nut missing, still secure

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f antiroll bar link gators perished

o/s/f lower ball joint gator perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 118,724 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 116,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 105,557 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 105,557 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2011 89,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,771 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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RE03 WLL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE03 WLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE03 WLL registered?

RE03 WLL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RE03 WLL safe to buy?

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